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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-09-07
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL.
ALEXANDRIA, La, /
Sept. S, 1887. !

oOPi' ~ ASo'.
Pursuant to, adjournment the City
Council met this day at o'clock P. NJ.
Present:
Thos. Crawley, Mayor,
E. j. Sullivan,
N. L. McGinnis,
Jacob Irving,
Jonas Rosenthal.
Absent -
II. S. Gossens.
The minutes of last regular meeting,
August LIST: were read and approved.
The Treasurer's report was read
and approved, and showed balance
on hand of $36.45.
The Collectors settlement showed
the following collections since the 9Th
dav of July;
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-09-07

Tx another column OF oar Issue to-
day will lie found an advertisement
from the Sisters of Providence, solicit
ing bids for the erection of new
school house, the present binding be-
ing too small for accommodation OF
scholars who have already applied for
admission. The school opened on
Monday with forty-uine students, with
applications for admission from six-
iccu others.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-09-07

For irst-class job work, at city prices,
~ ~ tV. DEMOCRAT office
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-09-07

BREv1TlEs.--In our next we shall pub
iish the obituary sent us by lady friend
in Leeomte.
a colored woman named Feiice Ford,
fell dead on the street on Monday of heart
disease.
The Rod and Gun Cab had their rcgtt-
lar monthly shoot at glass balls yesterday
Dove" Compton, now OF New Iberia,
was here on II visit Monday.
Mrs. Casper has gene to Denison, Tex.
Uncle Jake Irving has been resident
here for the last 55 years. And he says
he has no idea of quitting tue good com,
pany he has been keeping for the last
half century.
Mrs. Z. Matthew's is home again.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-09-07

UNCLE Joe Fellows, the genial, Whole
soul manager Of the Exchange Hotel VIII
celebrate his 18th birthday on Sunday;
lie has been in Louisiana since 1886, and
has been a resident here for the last th'r-
ty-tive years. He is as hale and hearty
as boy of cighteca summers, and IS IL
fine specimen us an example of the health
tuncss of our climate. In advance we
congratulate him, aud trust he will live to
see and enjoy many more years OF nsefnl-
less and pleasure Gu this terrestrial
sphere.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-09-07

Ihe 1OIlOW1hg DIlls were feau, ap-
proved and made receivable for all
dues to Corporation:
NJ. w. Calvit, Constable's salary
for August Observation-Disclosures. $40 90
NJ. w. Calvit, incidental expenses
for August NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 40
Pacific Fire Co., Engineers salary
for Augusta. ............... IS 90
A. B. RACIAL, balance due for MAX
ing assessment rolls ............ II 48
Henry Aiken, work on streets in
4th ward. Observation-Disclosures. % 90
Julius Levin, lumber. 20 IS
Eliza Murray, taking care of sick
John P. Kelso, cutting weeds and
cleaning up in 9Th ward........ 25 so
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-09-07

During the recess of Board warrants
were issued in payment of following
approved accounts taken up by the
Collector in payment of licenses, tax
es, etc:
G. 0. Watts, recording agreement
between Town of Alexandria and
E. B. Wheclock ............... So SO
NJ. w. Calvit, incidental expenses
for July. ................... 10
DEMOCRAT, printing.............. 300
Pacific Fire Co., part engineers
salary June and July ........... 20 90
NJ. w. Caivlt, salary July. sass. 40 90
Julius Levin, lumber. 5 So
@. Tomasee, painting. ............ 2 %
John B. Gibson, street work. ..... 1 so
l.. b. Bayaard, coal oil for Pacific
Fire co Observation-Disclosures. 4 so
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13
He Get Only Half Full.
Philadelphia North American.

I'D like to make bargain with YOU"
This remark was addressed to the pro
prietor of low priced eating house on
M arket avenue about o'clock last even
ing. The proprietor, who also acted as
cashier, looked up and saw standing be
fore him a shabby-genteel man, with q
little gripsack In his hand.
"What kind of bargain?"
"One that will give me my supper, give
you the worth of it, and save YOU three
times the price of it every day"
"That's a bargain. You just prove to
me first that what you propose will do
that
swell, see there; that gas-iet of yours
is burning three times the amount of gas
that it ought to, to furnish the light it
now gives. This burner and gripsack
was opened and burner taken out will
reduce your gas bill two thirds for every
jet that it is put on. I sell them for the
unprecedentedly low price of 10 cents.
You give me 20 cents worth of supper,
and I'll put on two of them for you. You
get the two burners, which are worth the
price of the supper, and you save more
than that in gas every day"
swell, go ahead, don't know that l j
think your burners are any better than
the old ones, but Til give you chance"
Half a dozen fried oysters and cup
of Coffee" said the man to the waiter.
These were dispatched at a rate which
seemed to indicate that suppers at any
price were scarce with the gasburner
man. When he had finished he put on
the two burners, while the proprietor
stood by and watched him. -
See here" he said. when he had fin
ished, there are two more jets that
ought to have these burners on, even if
the rest don't need them. 1t would pay
you to have them on every jet iii the
house, but anyhow let me put them On
these two and I'll take an oyster stew and
a piece of mince pie. Come, what do
you say?"
'N-n-no, not this time, l guess" said
the eating house keeper slowly. II think
I've invested enough for tonight. You
come around year from now, and if my
gas bills have been any smaller III have
you put on a Dozen"
"But may starve before that" said
the burner man, laying his hand plain
lively on his stomach. Then seeing 10
act of compliance on the part of the eat
ing-house keeper, he walked up and down
the double row of men in the room i'm
portuning each one to buy a burner for
3 cents apiece.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13
PRESIDENTIAL EQUESTRIANs.
New York Granhic


Zachary Taylor never looked so inn
posing as when he appeared on horse
back
Jefferson was judge of horse-fiesh,
and spent good deal of his time In the
saddle.
Buchanan was frequently seen on horse
back, and ne owned a set of harness which
cost $500.
Lincoln was very friendly to horse-flesh
and had several pets in his stable. He
always wore high silk hat when he rode
out.
Tyler kept some good horses, but he
RODE III secondhand carriage, which was
Inc only thing his friends had against
him.
Arthur took horseback rides almost
oally' and made graceful appearance in
the saddle.
Grant was always associated With horses,
and his long experience in campaigning
made him thoroughly at home in the sad
die.
LII is SAID that tip which man once
gave Anprew jackson on a horse race
saved that mans life when Jackson after
ward became President.
John Quincy Adams was so enthusiasts
tic lover of horse-fesh that he never
missed the races which we're held near
Washington while he was living at the
capital.
President Harrison pranced 10 his in
auguratton at the capital on milk-white
steed, in imitation of the Roman emper-
ors as the cayorted along the Appian
way.
Washington was so fond of his horses
that he once gave stable-boy fogping
because he neglected to rub his animal
down after he had come in wet from
hard galop.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13
WHITE COCANUT CAKE.
Disposing of a Daughter.
New York Sun.

A young railway official in Vienna re-
emily paid his attentions to the daughter
of a rich grain-dealer, doing business in
that city, and was finally referred by the
lady to her father.
The particulars of the interview as re-
ported by the Wiener Illustrates Extra
blatt are as follows:
"Good morning, sir!"
''Good morning! What can I do for
your
s'To speak plainly, came to ask the
hand of your daughter Bertha"
''Indeed? Have you property them"
''No, sir, none at ALL"
CITIZEN you have debts, of course?"
@Oh, certainly"
''To what amount?"
$500 gulden."
''The coat you wear now was obtained
on credit"
Sorry to say it was"
swell you are quite an original bride
groom"
''You fatter me-"
'And do you want my daughter?"
''I do"
ITO live together at my expense?"
eyes, for my salary is only 1900 gulden
year.
The dealer shook his head and called
Bertha into the room. She at once con-
fessed that she loved the youth from the
bottom of her soul.
''You have known him long?" asked the
father.
Certainly"
''His parents?"
"Oh, highly respectabler'
Then counting out 1000 gulden he
handed them to his future son-in-law, say
ing:
"There go and pay your debts. 1 only
hope that when you have daughter to
marry Yourself, the affair will cost you
less than it costs me-"
Is this story from real life, or mere
ly politely roundabout way of indicat-
ing the lack of feminine beauty which
makes the daughters SO unpalatable a
drug on the matrimonial market of vi
emma?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13
A SAD STATE OFAFFAIRS.
SoNMERyILLE JoURNvL.I

There's the Maid who says she will
And the Maid who says she won't,
Put they both get mad alike
IfYou don't.
There's the man who says "No! No."
And the man who says .'Well-Yes!"
Do they both imbibe alike?
Well, | e less!
This old worlds funny place,
And it's full of funny folks;
They will keep you in roar
With their jokes.
They will say all sorts of things
With countenance serene
But they do not always say
What they mean.
So then, do not be misled
BY such hypocrites as these;
Hear them out-and then believe
What you please.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13
MARRIAGE Superstitions.

The Washington correspondent of Har-
per's Bazaar tells of some the supersti-
tons of Washington people including
the president respecting marriages,
which are amusing to say the least:
The traditions as to wedding customs
are nowhere more faithfully followed than
IN Washington, or by ladies who have
lived in Washington when married in
other places. Showers of old shoes and Of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

ridiculous, it is often sensible proceed J.
ing. Cuthbert is made to take the Mace
of Cuddy, McAlpine of Halfpenny, Bel
come of Bull ock, DeWinton of Wilkins.
and Ephraim Bug is transformed into
the aristocratic Norfolk Howard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13
Another Mistake.
Wall Street News.

II thought saw your brother Abra-
ham around here yes terday. he observed
to old Moses at the door of his clothing
store.
eyes, Abraham wasn't in peesness in
Toledo any more"
:Burned out?"
mo. A fire takes place next door,
and Abraham throws water all oafer his
stock, ind says it was by der fire
man.
'.And how did they prove it wasn't?"
Because it vhar a chemical engine at
der fire. Abraham was a dunderhead
who Will die in in poverty"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13
Such is Fame.


Miss Claymore Qeaving picture exhi-
ton lawfully sorry to go, Jack. You
must bring US again. By the way, who
is that sorrowful looking man we passed
N the gallery?
Jack-Oh, that's only one of the ar
fists. He isn't member of the club.
don't you know, but we have to invite
them once in while to keep them en-
couraged.
The report that General Sheridan has
purchased $50 acres of land in Perry
county, Ohio, is untrue. He has received
eighty acres of land in Perry county as
an inheritance.
Mr.. Blaine says that Muncascy's esti-
mste of the white house as one of the
most beautiful buildings in the world, is
correct.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13
Fan Able Financier.
Philadelphia Chronicle Herald d.

"Mary," said an econimal Philadelphia
husband, II want to make you a Christ
mas present this year, but really don't
know what to get. I guess I'll postpone
it until next year and then get something
nice.''
"John, you said that last year."
Greatly now, did I? Well, that proves
that never forget you"
bat John you may be dead By next
year."
'sWhy, that's true, and if I don't waste
money on Cristmas presents you'll be SO
much better off. Really, Mary, I'm so
glad to see you look at matters in such
sensible light"
Square dinner plates grow IN 1aVor'
and the newest are perfect study OF ar
tistic decoration.
Large vases in the hall are most ap-
preciated by the parlor maid. VINO uses
them as catch ellis.
The Beau Brummel dress suit case Is
smaller, of dark leather, and has initials
burned in the side.
Colonial chairs find their way to the
halls whore they are nothing i not map
propriate
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13
The Drummer'S New Game
Washington Letter.

Boys, I've struck new game since
saw you last, and it is going to be popular
sure enough. Cards are ali right in a
smoking car with the boys, but what a
fellow wants is something that will keep
his mind off from the fatigue of travel
ling and at the same time give him some
amusement. Well, when we left Atlanta,
ran up against smother drummer who
knew all about this new game, and we
hadn't been at it more than an hour when
the whole train of men, women and chill
dren were playing it. Now the modus
operandi was something like this:
The game is to count 1000 points.
My friend sat on one side of the car
and on the other. A boy, dog, COW,
sheep or horse counted 10, man Is,
woman 20, girl %, and a cat 80. A red
headed girl counted 100. We watched
out Of the car-window until the train
reached Alexandria, Va, His score was
875, and saw that in ten minutes he was
likely to make the 1000. I made $50 and
felt pretty certain that 1 would have to
pay for the cigars. Well, the train drew
into Alexandra, and there we're three
red-headed girls standing on the platform
and l ran the game out on him right
there"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13
POTATO SNOW.

cut cabbage. seasoned with salt.
POTATO SNOW.
Pare and boil some potatoes, drain and
shake dry over the fire with a wooden
spoon, press them through a colander in
to dish below. They will heap up light
ly in coiling strings. Season with salt
and white pepper and serve when very
hot.
DREAMED ONIONS.
Boil small white onions in salted water.
pour off the first water, add more from
the kettle, and cook until tender. Have
In another sauce pan gill of hot cream,
thickened with a teaspoonful of flour;
drain and lay in the onions, and season
with salt and white pepper.
SILVER CAKE.
Beat one-half cup of butter, one and
one-half cups of powdered sugar to-
gether, one teaspoonful of baking powder
sifted in two cups of -four; one cup of
sweet mild, the whites of four eggs beat
en- to a cream; flavor with lemon. Bake
VI an evenly-heated oven.
ROLLED TONGUE.
While a boiled tongue is still warm, roll
it with the tip inside and place in a round
tin or vessel just large enough to hold it
in place; let it remain over night, when it
will remain rolled after being removed
from the pan. Serve it whole on bed of
salad, water-cresses or parsley.
TO DEVIL TURKEY.
Mix little salt, black pepper and cay
enne, and sprinkle over the gizzard,
rump and drumstick of dressed Tur-
4ey; broil them aad serve very hot, with
this sauce; mix with some of the gravy
out of this dish little made mustard
some butter and flour, spoonful of lem
on juice and the same of soy; boil up the
whole.
CHICKEN PUTTIES.
Chop very fine the dry poorest bits
left from baked chicken; season care
fully with pepper, salt and a little chop
ed celery. Make light puff, paste, roll
quarter of an inch thick, cut with a
neatly shaped paste cutter; lay marrow
strip of the paste all around; then put
some Of the mince on the paste; cut an
other piece the same size and lay over
boil fifteen minutes. This makes a very.
desirable dish.
PRUNE PUDDING.
Iufee-q udrbeIS Vi pOuuu OL DruuoS
stewed and sweetened; remove the pits,
cutting up the prunes somewhat; beat
the whites of fouf eggs on large plat,
ter and gradually add to them the prunes
when cold, beating continually; turn into
pudding dish and bake about twenty
minutes; beat stiff a teacupful of cream.
sweetened, and spread over the pudding
when cold.
WHITE COCANUT CAKE.
Whites of five eggs, one and a half cup
fuls of sugar, piece of butter the size of
an egg, three level teaspoonfuls of bak-
ing powder, one teaspoonful of lemon
flavoring. two-thirds of cupful of new
milk, flour to form thin batter, one
cocoanut grated; beat the eggs to a stiff
froth and add to the butter and sugar
that has been creamed; sieve the baking
powder through the flour, add the milk,
favoring and sufficient flour for not too
stiff a batter to spread smoothly upon
the tins; after they are baked spread the
layers with icing, and powder thickly
with cocoanut; and then place together,
having a layer upon the top of cocoa
mt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

President Cles Gland has never tried a
saddle horse since he has been in Wash
ington, and people say he is too heavy to
sit we'll on horse. His carriage team
however. is one of the most stylish at the
capital.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Ira D. Sankey have just
returned from Europe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13
THE HOUSEHOLD.
CREAM PUDDING FOR COLD s1Aw.

Two tablespoonfuls of sweet cream,
whipped, one of sugar and four of vine
gar. Beat well and pour over very fine
cut cabbage. seasoned with salt.
POTATO SNOW.
Pare and boil some potatoes, drain and
shake dry over the fire with a wooden
spoon, press them through colander in
to dish below. They will heap up light
ly IN coiling strings. Season with salt
and white pepper and serve when very
hot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-13
DREAMED ONIONS.

Boil small white onions in salted water,
pour off the first water, add more from
the kettle, and cook until tender. Have
in another sauce pan a gill of hot cream
thickened with teaspoonful of flour;
drain and lay in the onions, and season
with salt and white pepper.
The Wahpeton times., 1887-12-15
tB1rst pub. Dec. 8, 1857

NOTICE OF sALE.-Notice is hereby given
~ that by virtue Of Q judgment and decree
In forec!osure rendered and given by the district
county oi Rchsnd and Territory W cf DaEots. a. and
entered and docketed in the office Of the clerk Of
SAID court In and for said county, on the 9Th day
Of December, 1852, In an action wherein 2. A.
Rsng Ren1g we nd and Cyrus s. s,sdmsn
fendants. in favor Of said plaintiff and against
the said defendants, for the sum OF eight hun.
dred and seveny-si dollars and forty six cents,
which Judgment and decree among other things
after described. to satisfy the amount Of said
judgment, with interest thereon and the costs
and expenses Of such sale, or so much thereof
as the proceeds Of such sale applicable thereto
oas u IL. o the ,.a e s
in and for said county Of Richlsnd and under the
seal Of said court, directing to sell said real
property pursuant 70 said Judgment and decree,
|, J. H. Miller, sheriff Of said county and person
appointed by said court to make said sale, will
sell the hereinafter described real estate to the
highest bidder. for cash, at public auction. at
the front door Of tho court house in the city OF
Wahpeton, in the county Of Richland and terri
tory Of eas Dakota. on the l4th day Of JANUARY,
satisfy said Judgment, with interest and costs
thereon, and the costs and expenses of such
sale. or 80 much. thereof as the proceeds Of such
ssle ppca,66is thereto VII satisfy The
ment and decree, and to said writ, and 10 this
notice, are described in said judgment, decree
and writ rs follows, Ito-wlt: The southwest
quarter Of section twenty-nine. In township ono
land county, Dakota Territory, containing ono
hundred and sixty acres, more Or less.
Sheriff Of Richland county, Territory Of Dako
JOHN JOHNSTON, Attorney for iplaintif, Wsh-
First pub Dec. 8. 1887
The Wahpeton times., 1887-12-15
Wahpeton Richland

Leave orders for Nursery Grown
Spruce or Pine Christmas Trees at
The Magnet.
For Christmas gifts call on Louns-
berry. the furniture man. He has
something that will please you.
A surprise party made things
lively at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joakim Bauer Monday even
ing. Among those present were
the following ladies and gentlemen:
Mr.. and Mrs. Plus Mayer, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Roger, Mrs. G. Harff. Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Bauer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Hart, Mr.. and Mrs. J. T..
Wells. Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Schott,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Braun, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Mold, Mr.. and Mrs. M.
Schmttt, Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Goettel-
man. Ii was dem onstrated here
that the host and hostess know how
to entertaid a lot of friends, even if
they arc taken unawares.
The Wahpeton times., 1887-12-15
TEACHERS IN ATTENDANCE.
Following is Il list Of names of
teachers ATTENDING the institnte
THE CITY FATHERS.

Adjourned meeting of city council
Of Wahpeton, d. T., Dec. 10th,
1887. J.
Called to order ut 8 O'clock p. M.
Members present. Geo. d. .Swaine,
Mayor; Anton Miksche, FIR. Braun,
H. G. Albrecht. James Purdon, Geo.
N. Hanly and j. A. Lawrence, al.
dermen and Chas. G.. Babe. City
Auditor.
Legal opinion of j. w. Blanding
and Chas. E. Wolfe was received
and read, and on motion accepted
and ordered to be put on file.
On motion the following bills
were allowed and orderod paid out
of geneDal fund.
II: II. st. John, ticket for pauper ......S 2 90
W.J. VanDerver, money advanced for city Is
eseo. T. Cared, printing for city,. .. IA 16
]. Bauer, lumber for city. 81 IS
J. Bauer, lumber for city,. ............ q 06
An ordinance entitled, can ordi-
nance to regulate the sale of ir.toxi-
eating liquors." was offered and
read the hrst time.
On motion council adjourned sine
die, GEO. d. SwA1NE,
Attested by Mayor.
CHAs. G. BADE,
City Auditor.